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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/25/1977 EAST SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1977 MINUTES The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., President Philip A. Disch led the flag salute. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Philip A. Disch, President; O.A. Wall, Vice-Presi- dent; Directors Norman W. Forrest, Dennis Johnson, Gerald W. Stoops ABSENT: None CONSULTANTS: Robert J. Farrell, Legal Counsel; John Dahlke, Con- sulting Engineer STAFF: Harold M. Fones, General Manager; Kenneth O. Sorensen, Auditor-Treasurer; Bonnie R. Eastwood, Secretary GUESTS: Terrill L. Spoor MINUTES M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the Minutes of July 11, 1977 be approved as submitted. GOALS COMMITTEE REPORT President Disch reported the Goals Committee had met and discussed District goals for the 1977-78 calendar year. These goals were pre- sented to the General Manager and Board in letter form. After re- viewing the proposed goals and adding personnel to the list, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the District goals be accepted as outlined and presented to the General Manager; that they be review- ed in six months. NORTH FORK WATER COMPANY STOCK The Board discussed the possibility of purchasing addition~North Fork Water Company stock. It was determined the General Manager will meet with the North Fork Board President, Arnold Wright, and discuss the matter. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that each Director be given a list of North Fork Water Company shareholders and list the number of shares each one holds. INSURANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Director Forrest indicated the Insurance Committee had met and dis- cussed a District insurance carrier for 1977-78. It was the con- senus of the Committee to retain Morgan & Franz Insurance Co. After further discussion regarding the matter, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Johnson) that the District retain their present insurance agent, Morgan & Franz Insurance Co. TERRILL L. SPOOR, 6559 MONTE VISTA DRIVE Mr. Terrill Spoor, appeared before the Board in regards to low pressure at his property, 6559 Monte Vista Drive. He indicated there was also some discoloration at times in his water. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the General Manager be directed to investigate Mr. Spoor's problems and report back to the Board on August 8, 1977 any steps that had been taken or might need to be taken. -1- 7/25/77 RESOLUTION 1977.50, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION 1977-13 CLIFFSIDE RANCH, FRANK WHITING The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.50, Initiating Pro- ceedings for Annexation 1977-13, Cliffside Ranch, for approval. He stated Cliffside Ranch includes a piece of the Santa Fe Rail- road and since they did not respond to the inquiry regarding annexation proceedings, it will be necessary to hold a public hear- ing. M/S/C (Stoops - Forrest) that Resolution 1977.50 be approved as submitted and a public hearing date set for August 22, 1977. NEW SEWER CONNECTIONS BILLED FOR FISCAL YEARS 1959-1977 The Auditor presented the Board with a report of all billed sewer connections for the fiscal years 1959-77. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the Board accept the report sub- mitted by the Auditor on billed sewer connections. RESOLUTION 1977.51 - ACCEPTING GRANT OF LIEN, RALPH GRILL, 26666-72 THIRD STREET, HIGHLAND The General Manager presented Resolution 1977.51, Accepting Grant of Lien, Ralph Grill, 26666-72 Third Street for approval. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the Board accept Resolution 1977.51 as presented. DISCUSSION ON SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM The General Manager stated in recent past discussions held with District employees it was determined they would like to investigate the possibility of dropping out of the social security program. The Auditor indicated a Resolution would have to be adopted by the Board to start the two year probation period running, within the two year period the District has the complete option of either re- taining or dropping the social security program. The General Manager stated that during this time the employees will have the opportunity to~ be totally informed of all options. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Wall - Stoops) that the Board authorize staff to prepare a Resolution to be presented to the Board regarding the District's intent to withdraw from the social security program. ACWA LEGISLATIVE COM~ITTEE MEETING Director Forrest reported on the activities of the ACWA Legislative Committee meeting which he attended in Sacramento. He stated SB 346 was discussed and he presented a copy of the amended bill to the Board. He will report on the progress of the bill. Director For- rest indicated he had inquired about the umbrella insurance coverage and reported a final form is being drafted, with a report being made at the November ACWA meeting. ACWA BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATE Director Forrest indicated he had been asked if he would consider being a candidate for re-election to the ACWA Board of Directors. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the East San Bernardino County Water District Board of Directors support Director Forrest for re-election to the ACWA Board of Directors. Director Forrest abstained from voting. FINALIZATION DATE FOR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT The General Manager stated he had talked with Herb Wessel regarding a date to finalize the Joint Powers Agreement. After some discus- sion, it was determined the General Manager would report back to the -2- 7/25/77 Board in two weeks with a recommendation on a finalization date for the Joint Powers Agreement amendment, president Disch review- ed several sections of the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement and requested clarification. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson Stoops).that the Board ~acceDt the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of 1957, as presented to the Board, by the Joint Powers Committee; also, that the President be authorized to sign the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement in its present form, after it is approved by the City Council. WATER LOAN PROGRAM The General Manager reported the State had hired a consultant to review the top sixty applications submitted to them for a loan on water facilities, to determine loan eligibility. He stated the State Loan Office in Sacramento will notify him regarding the District's eligibility some time this week. FINANCING PLANT 101 The Auditor requested authorization to proceed with obtaining financing through a $250,000 promissory note for a five year period. A loan package will be put together to present to various banks for determining the best financing. It was determined the Auditor could obtain necessary legal opinions. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the Auditor be authorized to obtain financing at the best interest rate in the amount of $250,000 to be paid over a period of five years, for financing Plant 101. WARRANTS Payroll 1744-1805 $17,311.18; Gen. 1183-1277 $63,133.40 Total $30,443.58 M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that the warrants be approved as presented. GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION MEETING, LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 12, RE WATER RIGHTS The General Manager stated the Governor's Commission to Review the California Water Rights Law will meet on Friday, August 12, 1957 at 10 a.m. in Los Angeles. After discussion, it was M/S/C (Johnson - Stoops) that the General Manager and Attorney Rob- ert Farrell be authorized to attend the Governor's Commission meet- ing on August 12, 1977. ACWA LEGISLATIVE ALERT BULLETINS The General Manager indicated a Legislative Alert Bulletin had been received from ACWA re AB 390, Fire Hydrant Rental Charges and Senate Constitutional Amendment 35, Public Agency Indebtedness. After dis- cussion, it was M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the District oppose AB 390 and authorize the General Manager to write letters indicating such op- position to the appropriate Senators and the Senate Local Govern- ment Committee. M/S/C (Forrest - Wall) that the General Manager write to the Assembly Local Government Committee and Assemblymen indicating the District's feeling of opposition to the State Constitutional Amend- ment 35, because of the effects it would have on the District. CORRESPONDENCE FROM U S WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL President Disch indicated information had been received from the US Water Resources Council regarding hearings on the Water Resource Policy Study. President Disch directed the Public Relations Com- mittee Chairman, Director Stoops, to deliver a news release, prepared by the Water Resources Council, to the Sun Telegram and request it be published. The hearings are scheduled for July 28-29, 1977 in Los Angeles. -3- 7/25/77 NEW TRUCKS The General Manager reported the District presently has two trucks, Nos. 1 and 19, that will either have to be replaced or have major repairs. The mechanic recommended replacement as they are both in very bad mechanical condition. After discussion, it was determined both trucks be replaced. M/S/C (Wall - Johnson) that authorization be made to purchase two new trucks from the lowest satisfactory bidder. FLUORIDES The General Manager discussed the fluoride level at Plant 39 with the Board. There was one high test which as a result Public Health might require notices be sent to all customers. The test is open to question. He stated the District wells are being adjusted to alleviate a potential problem with fluorides. A report will be made at the August 8, 1977 Board Meeting by the General Manager. SAN BERNARDINO CITY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Director Stoops reported on a meeting he had attending regarding the San Bernardino City Schools. He indicated the meeting was very informative. RESUMES TO BE PREPARED FOR DIRECTORS It was determined that each Director would prepare a resume of his own accomplishments and if possible provide a picture that could be used for newspaper articles when a Director is publicly honored. M/S/C (Johnson Stoops) that whenever a Director is honored the Director will furnish a resume of his accomplishments to the Dist- rict Office, and a picture if possible, to be forwarded to the Sun Telegram for publication. ENVIRONmeNTAL SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER Director Stoops indicated he will appear on Channel 18, August 3, 1977, at 6:30 p.m. to present the history of the development of the Environmental Science Education Center at Ed Richardson Jr. High School. Information only. WATER RESOURCE MEETING Director Forrest indicated a California Water Resource Meeting will be held August 4 & 5, 1977 at the Hotel del Coronado. Senator Ayala will be discussing labor problems and legislation, i.e. SB 346. M/S/C (Forrest - Stoops) that any Director or the General Manager be authorized to attend the California Water Resource Meeting in Coronado on August 4 & 5, 1977. ADJOURNMENT M/S/C (Stoops - Wall) that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Bf)~nie R. -Eastw~od, Secretary -4- 7/25/77